# Jackson enters 100-day sprint with Collins as Maine Democrats hit reset  

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jackson-enters-100-day-sprint-with-collins-as-maine-democrats-hit-reset/
- Published: 2026-07-26T10:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-28T00:32:33+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5990757-maine-democrats-troy-jackson-susan-collins-senate-race/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Politics

## Key points

- Jackson becomes Democrats’ late Senate nominee against Collins.
- Democrats see Maine as pivotal to winning the Senate.
- The campaign has roughly 100 days until election day.

## Summary

Maine Democrats have chosen former state Senate president Troy Jackson as their nominee to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, beginning a campaign with only about 100 days until the November election. The race matters nationally because Democrats see Collins’s seat as a crucial opportunity to gain the Senate seats needed for a majority.

Jackson replaces Graham Platner, whose campaign ended amid controversy, and must rapidly raise funds and build a statewide operation. Collins, 73, is seeking another term and has a record of outperforming expectations, although Maine voted for Kamala Harris in 2024; an early poll put Jackson ahead 49% to 46%.

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